“And the school? What’s the name of Lily’s school?”
Tommy wrote it down. He walked outside too.
Lily nodded shyly. “He said purple was my color. Because I’m his little princess.”
“He sounds like he was a good daddy.”
“He was the best daddy ever.” Lily’s eyes filled with tears. “I miss him so much. Mommy says he’s watching us from heaven, but sometimes I forget what his voice sounds like.”
Robert reached into his vest pocket and pulled out his wallet. Inside was a small photo. He showed it to Lily. “This is my son. His name was Michael. He went to heaven too, when he was seven years old.”
Lily studied the photo. “He looks nice.”
“He was nice. The nicest kid I ever knew.” Robert’s voice cracked. “I miss him every single day. But you know what I do when I miss him?”
“What?”
“I do something good. Something that would make him proud. Because that’s how we keep the people we love alive. By being good people ourselves.”
“Your daddy is already proud, sweetheart. I guarantee it.”
Marcus came back inside. “Sarah, your medication will be delivered tomorrow. Three months’ worth. Paid in full.”
Sarah’s hand flew to her mouth. “What? No. That’s thousands of dollars. I can’t—”
“Already done, ma’am. Our club has an emergency fund for situations like this.”
Tommy came in next. “Lily’s enrolled for kindergarten. All fees paid. Supplies will be delivered next week. And the principal said she can start on Monday if she’s ready.”
Lily screamed with joy. “Mommy! I get to go to school! I get to go to school!” She started dancing around the living room.
Sarah was sobbing now. “I don’t understand. This can’t be real. People don’t just do this.”Continue reading…
